Ramadan in UAE: How Emirati family’s hospitality impressed Dubai taxi driver

Ramadan in UAE: How Emirati family’s hospitality impressed Dubai taxi driver

Bangladeshi expat recalls how the matriarch of the family came out with food and invited him to join them for Iftar feast

Published: Tue 11 Apr 2023, 11:30 AM

Dubai Taxi drivers always have exciting tales to tell as they criss-cross the length and breadth of the emirate, taking thousands of passengers to their destinations. Even during the quieter month for business during Ramadan, as people who fast prefer to stay indoors and not travel much, these drivers have plenty of interesting experiences to recount.

Firdous Hassan, a Bangladeshi national, has worked with Dubai Taxi for 14 years (since 2009). Hassan religiously fasts during Ramadan and works from 4pm to 4am. “Fasting is easy for me as I sleep during the day time and wake up before my duty starts. I take a shower, offer my prayer and start my duty,” he said.

Sharing details of one of his memorable experiences during the holy month, Hassan recalls when he went to drop an Emirati passenger at his home just before breaking the fast.

“When I reached the destination, he asked me to wait. Initially, I thought I may have committed a mistake. Then he went to his home and brought plenty of food and water.